What started as a grassroots forum online in October 2017 for lighting showroom owners, managers, and sales associates to share common challenges, exchange ideas, and brainstorm solutions through a Facebook…
Are You Practicing Source-ry?
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]etween the rising cost of lighting products imported from China and backlash over manufacturers who consistently ignore IMAP, there might be a shake-up in lighting showroom loyalties regarding sourcing in…
2018 Year In Review
Despite the tumultuous political climate, U.S. consumer spending continued to rise in 2018, increasing incrementally each quarter and reaching an all-time high of $12968.54 USD billion. [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″…
Next In Line
Unlike the succession plan of a ruling monarchy, passing the torch in business is a bit more complicated. Here is what you need to know about ensuring your company’s…
Hong Kong Fair Highlights
The world may be divided politically, but when it comes to the future direction and goals of the lighting industry, all minds are thinking alike. [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#0ebbef”]L[/dropcap]ast…
ALA Conference Report
[dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#0ebbef”]T[/dropcap]he recent ALA Conference in Asheville, N.C. delivered thought-provoking educational sessions as well as valuable networking opportunities. Here is a sampling of what went on. Better…
Act Now to Become Connected
Industry leaders from Lutron and Google/Nest discussed the role of lighting in today’s connected world and the opportunities on the horizon [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#0ebbef”]L[/dropcap]ight is something you have…
How to Cultivate Sales Stars
The retail world has changed so vastly over the past few years that talented sales professionals are needed now more than ever. <p[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s with any career, sales has a set of…
Program Donates to Charity With Each Buyer Registration at NY NOW
The charitable organization Gift for Life has announced that two of its beneficiaries – LIFELINE for Feeding America and DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS – will be the recipients…
Jeremy Friedman Joins Focal Point as Regional Sales Manager
Chicago-based and family-owned architectural lighting manufacturer Focal Point LLC, has appointed Jeremy Friedman as North Central Regional Sales Manager. He will report to Phil Mancuso, VP/Sales – Central Area. Friedman…
